Proverbs 21:1
The king's heart in the hand of Jehovah is as brooks of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.
Proverbs 21:2
Every way of a man is right in his own eyes; but Jehovah weigheth the hearts.
Proverbs 21:3
To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:4
Lofty eyes, and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:5
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty, only to want.
Proverbs 21:6
The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting breath of them that seek death.
Proverbs 21:7
The devastation of the wicked sweepeth them away, because they refuse to do what is right.
Proverbs 21:8
Very crooked is the way of a guilty man; but as for the pure, his work is upright.
Proverbs 21:9
It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a contentious woman, and a house in common.
Proverbs 21:10
The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.
Proverbs 21:11
When the scorner is punished, the simple becometh wise; and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
Proverbs 21:12
One that is righteous wisely considereth the house of the wicked: he overthroweth the wicked to their ruin.
Proverbs 21:13
Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also himself shall cry, and shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:14
A gift in secret pacifieth anger; and a present in the bosom, vehement fury.
Proverbs 21:15
It is joy to a righteous man to do what is right; but it is ruin for the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:16
The man that wandereth out of the way of wisdom shall abide in the congregation of the dead.
Proverbs 21:17
He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Proverbs 21:18
The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.
Proverbs 21:19
It is better to dwell in a desert land. than with a contentious and irritable woman.
Proverbs 21:20
There is costly store and oil in the dwelling of a wise man ; but a foolish man swalloweth it up.
Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
Proverbs 21:23
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:24
Proud, arrogant, scorner is his name who dealeth in proud wrath.
Proverbs 21:25
The desire of the sluggard killeth him; for his hands refuse to work:
Proverbs 21:26
He coveteth greedily all the day long; but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more when they bring it with a wicked purpose!
Proverbs 21:28
A lying witness shall perish; and a man that heareth shall speak constantly.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face; but as for the upright, he establisheth his way.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, nor understanding, nor counsel against Jehovah.
Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but safety is of Jehovah.